Contaminants

Water contaminants are any form of foreign substance, which is mixed into water. Some contaminants are benign, however, some can pose serious health risks to you, your family, or animals. These harmful substances can take several forms including physical, chemical, biological, and radiological contaminants. Some of these contaminants are naturally occurring (radon, uranium, and arsenic) while others are the byproducts of land use (fertilizers, pesticides, sewage, or industrial waste). The result can be lifelong ailments.

When should I check for water contaminants?

Recurrent gastrointestinal illness

Household plumbing contains lead

Radon in indoor air or region is radon rich

Scaly residues, soaps don’t lather

Water softener needed to treat hardness

Stained plumbing or laundry fixtures

Objectionable taste or smell

Water appears cloudy, frothy or colored

Corrosion of pipes or plumbing

Rapid wear of water treatment equipment

Nearby areas of intensive agriculture

Coal or other mining operation nearby

Gas drilling operation nearby

Odor of gasoline or fuel oil, and near a gas station or buried fuel tank(s)

If your home is located near a dump, junkyard, landfill, factory or dry-cleaning business

If your water tastes salty

How frequently should I test?

Test water every year for total coliform bacteria, nitrates, total dissolved solids and pH levels, especially if you have a new well, or have replaced or repaired pipes, pumps or the well casing.

Special circumstances:

Is anyone in your home pregnant or nursing a newborn?

Are there any unexplained illnesses in your family?

Have you experienced any changes in your water taste, smell, color or clarity? You may need to test more than once a year.

Have you had a chemical or fuel spill or leak near your water supply?

Are you considering a home water treatment unit?

Find out what is in your water. Be informed so you can make the right decisions.

Did You Know?

Some water contaminants are naturally occurring (radon, uranium, and arsenic) while others are the byproducts of land use (fertilizers, pesticides, sewage, or industrial waste). The result can be life long ailments.Learn More

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